Katherine’s voice is so lovely and touching — one of your strongest narrators. Her strength and resolve are so clear, tempered by the slightest glimmers of both fear and hope. Such a human voice; so genuine.

Hi Cheryl! This is very moving. I particularly like the detail about the clumps of hair. And Katherine and Alex work off each other so well – relaxed, comfortable in their relationship but tense at the same time. It’s a heady cocktail. Your drawings are wonderful. And, yes, another thing to look forward to on the 25th!

Hi Richard, yes Alex and Katherine are still in the honeymoon stage of their relationship, which is an odd contrast to having to deal with Katherine’s illness. It’s really natural to write for them, so I’m glad that comes across. Oh and I thought I’d make next issue into a Christmas present. Hope you have a great Christmas!

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The blurb for Unbound Boxes Limping Gods

(Set in 4041, the first book begins on Christmas Island, Japan.) Alexand Merek is a woman who treasures "Bad Things," and delights in music. She has done something stupid, placing those she loves in danger. Women like her are not welcome in the ordinary world, where women who play piano and dance with wives are placed into, "The Bad Thing Box." Alexand must fight to bring her lost family back together to save them from an unimaginable fate. (If you would like to see this book published, please press the follow button. The writer gives life to a story, but the reader keeps it alive.)

This is for you Dad.

My stories and my world are dedicated to you, Dad. You died before I was old enough to know who you were. I will try to find you in my stories, to go to places far away from this world, to search for you. Maybe one day I'll know you again. Until then I'll keep writing.
I'll never forget you.
Cheryl

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Cheryl